Financial Responsibility Agreement
When a student formally registers for classes at Duquesne University, either by submitting proper registration forms to their advisor or by registering online, the student agrees to the financial obligation terms in the Financial Responsibility Agreement.
The figures shown below apply to the 2023-2024 academic year only, unless otherwise indicated. Full-time rates apply to a semester course load of 12-18 credits per term, except Doctor of Pharmacy students in years 3 through 6. Per credit charges apply in semester course loads under 12 credits, which is considered part-time. Course levels greater than 18 credits are charged the full-time rate plus a per credit charge for each credit in excess of 18. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges if circumstances require such action.
Tuition
Rate 1
Arts, Business, Education, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences Special Status, Pharmacy Special Status, Health Management Systems, Nursing, Natural and Environmental Sciences, Spiritan Division, BS/BA Public Health, BS Health Sciences and BS Pharmaceutical Sciences.
| Full-time | Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $47,146 | $1,562 |
Rate 2
Health Sciences, Healthcare Supply Chain Management (Pharmacy)
| Full-time | Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $54,154 | $1,662 |
Rate 3
Pre Professional Pharmacy (Years 1-2)
| Full-time | Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $49,546 | $1,521 |
Rate 4
Music
| Full-time | Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | $52,458 | $1,677 |
Rate 5
Pharm.D. (Fulltime students are billed at the per credit rate during years 3-6)
| Full-time | Per Credit | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | NA | $1,842 |
Rate 5
Nursing 2nd degree*
| Full-time(Fall, Spring, Summer Cohort) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition and Fees | $60,876 + $3,680 fee | 12 month option |
| Undergraduate Tuition and Fees | $60,884+ $3,680 fee + $160 fee final term* | 16 month option1 selected prior to program start |
| Undergraduate Tuition and Fees | $65,955+ $3,680 fee* + 160 fee final term* | 16 month option 2 selected prior to program start |
Fees
| Application (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Matriculation Deposit (non-refundable) | $500 |
| Residence Hall Pre-Payment (non-refundable) | $300 |
| Credit by Examination for each semester hour for recognition of proficiency of course
credit (See Registration and Academic Policies) |
$30 |
| New Student Fee** | $292 |
| International Services Fee*** | $125 |
| Law School Fee (per semester) | $563 |
| Continuing Registration Fee | $856 |
| Enjoyment of Music Course Fee | $ 35 |
| Music School Private Lesson Fee (non Music majors) | $500 |
| Master of Library Science and Technology - Fee per course | $50 |
| Undergraduate Pharmacy Student Activities (for Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Year Students and billed each semester) | $267 |
| Nursing Technology Fee: Freshman (Billed Fall only) | $220 |
| Nursing Technology Fee: Sophomore (Billed Fall only) | $1,735 |
| Nursing Technology Fee: Junior (Billed Fall only) | $1,130 |
| Nursing Technology Fee: Senior (Billed Fall only) | $1,200 |
| Second Degree Nursing Technology Fee (Billed Fall and Spring, $1,840 per term) | $3,680 |
| Decelerated Second Degree Nursing Technology Fee (billed for the additional semester of study) | $160 |
| BME/BSN Year 4 (Billed Fall only) | $2,030 |
| BME/BSN Year 5 (Billed Fall only) | $1,860 |
| MSN & PMC Forensic Nursing and Nursing Education (per semester) | $60 |
| MSN Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (per semester) |
$241 |
| PMC Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (per semester) |
$232 |
| MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (per semester) |
$311 |
| PMC Psychiartric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (per semester) | $335 |
| MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (per semester) | $136 |
|
PMC Family Nurse Practitioner (per semester) |
$181 |
|
Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange Administrative Fee - Full time Undergraduate (12-18 credits) per term |
$1,853 |
|
Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange Administrative Fee - Part time students per credit (excluding law students) |
$145 |
*All second degree nursing students are billed a $3,680 technology fee divided between the fall and spring terms. Students in the 16 month programs are billed an additional $160 technology fee for the additional semester of study.
**This is a one-time fee for all new undergraduate students (freshmen and transfer). It is used to cover the costs and opportunities (programming, communications, materials, etc.) associated with student transition to Duquesne University.
*** This is a one-time fee charged to all new international graduate students . It is used to cover the cost of international student orientation, immigration services, and the international student support services.
Testing Fees
Testing fees apply to the 2023-2024 academic year.
English Language Placement Testing (ESL): $50.00 (one-time fee).
Summer Tuition
Summer tuition is calculated on a per credit basis. See the Per Credit Rate column in the Tuition and Fees section for the rate that applies to the school in which you are enrolled.
Auditing a Course
The cost for auditing a course is the same as the per credit cost of a course.
Updated August 8, 2023